the project
Mark Korgul and Carolyn Miles, both architects at their own firm,
Watershed Design, extended their mid-century home on Sydney’s
Middle Harbour with a second-storey bedroom and ensuite.the space
The bathroom is roughly square, and the floor measures around
2m x 2.6m. “It was important to give the bathroom enough space
so that it didn’t feel poky, but we also didn’t want to compromise
the adjacent walk-in wardrobe and bedroom,” says Carolyn.the brief
“We wanted our bathroom to feel spacious and really simple,” says
Carolyn. “It’s our zone and our aim was to create a minimalist sanctuary.”the materials
The pair chose slim rectangular limestone tiles, laid in an ofset
pattern on the floor and stacked vertically on the walls. Handmade
Moroccan tiles feature on the splashback and shower wall, adding
to the organic feel. The cabinetry was made by All Aspects Joinery in
Laminex’s Sublime Teak – “It stands up to moisture better than timber
veneer,” says Carolyn, and Mark made the shelf and drawer handles
himself from solid blackbutt. Caesarstone’s Fresh Concrete, a light
grey with a matt finish, was used for the vanity top. The finishing
touch is southern beech timber lining from Hardware & General for
the ceiling, coated with clear sealer to protect against moisture.the key to success
A flat fixed Velux skylight above the shower allows light to flood
into the room, which has only one window. “The room looks straight
onto our neighbours’ house, so we went for a narrow frosted louvred
window for privacy. The big skylight over the shower lets lots of light
in and makes it really nice to shower under,” says Carolyn.
See more of Mark and Carolyn’s work at watersheddesign.com.au.
Contact All Aspects Joinery on (02) 9907 1660.Get the warm and welcoming look of this bathroom at your place
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Surface Gallery,
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